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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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