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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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