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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses 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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