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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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