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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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