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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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