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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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