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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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