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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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