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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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