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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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