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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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