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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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