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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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