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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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