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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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