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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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