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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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