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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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