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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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