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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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