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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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