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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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