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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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