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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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