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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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