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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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