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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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