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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. 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 handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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