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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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