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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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