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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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