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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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