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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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