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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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