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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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