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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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