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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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