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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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