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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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