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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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