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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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