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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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