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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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