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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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