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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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