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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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