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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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