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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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