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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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