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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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