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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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