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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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