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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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