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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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