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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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