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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different 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 deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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