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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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