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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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