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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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