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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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