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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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