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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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