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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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