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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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