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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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