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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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