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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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