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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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