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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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