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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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