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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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