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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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