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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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