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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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