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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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