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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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