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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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