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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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