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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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