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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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