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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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