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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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