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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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