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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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