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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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