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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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