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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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