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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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