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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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