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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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