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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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