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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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