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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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