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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. 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 instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage 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. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information 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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