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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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