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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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