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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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