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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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