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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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