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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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