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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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