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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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