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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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