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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major 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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