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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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