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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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