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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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