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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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