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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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