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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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