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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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