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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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