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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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