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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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