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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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