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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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