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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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