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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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