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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data 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 addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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