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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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