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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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