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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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