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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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