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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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