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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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