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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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