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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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