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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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