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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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