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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 massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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