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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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