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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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