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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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