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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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