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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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