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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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