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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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