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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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