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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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