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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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