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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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