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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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