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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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