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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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