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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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