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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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