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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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