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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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