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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the 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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