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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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