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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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