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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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