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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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