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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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