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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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