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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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