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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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