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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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