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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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