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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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