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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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