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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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