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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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