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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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