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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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