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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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