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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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