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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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