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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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