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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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