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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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