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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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