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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key 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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