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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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