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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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