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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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