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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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