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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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