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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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