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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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