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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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