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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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