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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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