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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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