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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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