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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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