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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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