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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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