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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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