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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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