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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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