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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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