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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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