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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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