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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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