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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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