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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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