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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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