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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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