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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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