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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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