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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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