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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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