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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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