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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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