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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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