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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring 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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