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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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