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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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