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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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