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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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