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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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