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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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