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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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