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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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