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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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