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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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