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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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