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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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