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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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