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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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