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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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