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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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