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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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