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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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