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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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