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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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