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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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