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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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