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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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