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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of 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 MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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