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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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