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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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