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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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