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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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