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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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