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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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