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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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