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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed 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 innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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