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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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