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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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