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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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