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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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