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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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