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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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