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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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