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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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