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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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