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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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