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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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