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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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