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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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