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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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