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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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