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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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