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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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