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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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