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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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