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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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