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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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