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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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