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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important 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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