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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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