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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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