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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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