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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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