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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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