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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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