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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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