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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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