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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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