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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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