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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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