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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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