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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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