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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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