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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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