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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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