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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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