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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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