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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key 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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