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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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