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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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