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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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