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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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