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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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