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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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