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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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