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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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