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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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