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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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