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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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