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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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