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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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