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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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