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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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