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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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