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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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