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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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