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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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