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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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