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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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