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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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