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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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