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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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