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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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