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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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