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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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