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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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