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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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