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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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