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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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