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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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