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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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