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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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