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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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