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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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