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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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