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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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