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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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