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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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