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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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