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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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