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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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