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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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