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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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