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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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