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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses 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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