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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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