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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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