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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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