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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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