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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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