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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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