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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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