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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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