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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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