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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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