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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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