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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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