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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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