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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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