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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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