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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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