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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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