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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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