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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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