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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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