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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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