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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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