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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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