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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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