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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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