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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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