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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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