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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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