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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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