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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major 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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