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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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