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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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