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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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