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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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