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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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