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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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