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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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