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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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