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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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