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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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