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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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