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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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