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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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