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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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