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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student 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 widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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