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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online education have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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