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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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