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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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