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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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