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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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