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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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