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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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