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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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