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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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