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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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