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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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