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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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