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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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