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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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