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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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