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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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