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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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