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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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