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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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