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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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