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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology enable students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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