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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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