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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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