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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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