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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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