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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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