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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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