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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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