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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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