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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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