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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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