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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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