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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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