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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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