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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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