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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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