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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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