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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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