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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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