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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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