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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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