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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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