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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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