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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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