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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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