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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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