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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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