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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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