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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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