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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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