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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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