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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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