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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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