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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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