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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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