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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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