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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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