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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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