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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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