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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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