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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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