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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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