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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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