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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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