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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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