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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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