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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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