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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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