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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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