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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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