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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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