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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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