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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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