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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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