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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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