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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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