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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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