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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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