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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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