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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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