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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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