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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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