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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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