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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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