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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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