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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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