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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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