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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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