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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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