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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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