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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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