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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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