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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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