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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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