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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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