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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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