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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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