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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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