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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches 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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