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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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