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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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