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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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