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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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