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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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