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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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