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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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