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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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