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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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