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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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