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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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