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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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