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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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