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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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