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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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