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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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