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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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