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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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