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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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