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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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