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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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