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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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