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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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