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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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