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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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