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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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