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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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