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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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