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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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