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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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