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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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