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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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