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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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