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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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