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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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