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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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