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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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