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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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