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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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